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Welcome to our

December issue

COMMUNITY

6 Community News

14 Whats On

16 Community Groups

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HEALTH 24 The gift of kindness STYLE 28 Fabulous festive gifts

for the whole family FOOD AND DRINK 36 Mini Christmas cakes

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We’ve been making our lists and checking to put the sparkle back into dressing them twice and think we have most things your home up for Christmas. you might need to do, buy or see this festive season covered within our pages this month. If you’re off to town to do some last minute Christmas shopping, or had one too many On the naughty but nice front we have a tipples at the office Christmas lunch, why delicious recipe for mini Christmas cakes for not leave the car at home and make use of those of you that find yourselves eating the our FREE bus ride voucher below?

Christmas cake way past New Year’s Eve. Plus, if you feel your decorations are a 2014 has seen some fabulous Community little tired we’ve got some handy tips Events in the area and we have a round-up

CHILDREN AND EDUCATION 40 Educate early for

success in later life HOMES 46 Top tips for

Christmas decorations GARDENS 58 Winter planters

of all that’s been happening along with lots more community news as always.

All that remains is to thank you all for your contributions, feedback and support during 2014. We hope that you have a wonderful festive season with lots of lovely food, family, friends and festivities!

See you in 2015!

The Team at RH Uncovered

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2014

A Great Year For Crawley As 2014 draws to a close, I would Later on in July, I was delighted like to briefly look back at the last when the Health Secretary took 12 months. on board my ideas for combating ‘health tourism’. It cannot be right Early in the year, I was delighted for the NHS to lose an estimated to read the Centre for Cities £200 million each year routinely annual ‘Cities Outlook’, which treating people from across the showed Crawley actively leading world who do not pay into the the way in the economic recovery. system.

Out of 64 UK towns and cities, we had the 5th highest private Health services are returning to sector employment growth, and Crawley Hospital, and nationally the 2nd lowest level of inequality. there are more than 16,000 more doctors and nurses due to West Sussex County Council and increased NHS funding. the then Conservative-controlled Crawley Borough Council voted In September, I was pleased to freeze council tax for a fourth to see the people of Scotland successive year. choose to stay in the UK, and with greater devolution now is

the time for English votes for English laws in Parliament.

While Crawley unemployment has fallen by over half since the last general election, I know we can do more. This is why I organised my second Crawley Jobs Fair, and I will continue to fight for all in our town.

I would like to wish all RH10 Uncovered readers a Happy Christmas, and a successful New Year.

Henry Smith MP

Crawley Constituency, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA 020 7219 7043 - Westminster 01293 934554 - Crawley

Crawley Residents

hope to avoid being named the Le Mons lemon A few months ago, local residents Becky Wells and Neil and Samantha Reed (from Crawley Down), joined six other fundraisers with a passion for all things automotive to take part in the Le Mons 365 Challenge, which will end at the Le Mans 24 hour race in June 2015.

The challenge sees the nine competitors, fight it out to prove that their budget sports car is the best and hopefully become the Le Mons Champion, rather than the Le Mons Lemon, with the aim to raise £50,000 for two charities – the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance and the Make A Wish “This is about nine relatively normal Foundation UK. people getting together with two great charities to raise money and awareness,” Emma Stevenson PR and Marketing for Le Mons explains. “Most of us didn’t know each other before we started.

We’re accountants, therapists, small business owners, stuff like that – no city-boys, trust fund babies or euro-millionaires here!”

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“Through a series of tests, challenges and activities both car and driver will gain, and lose points until the final tally is reached at the Le Mans 24 hour race in France in June 2015!” Emma continues.

“By voting and donating for your favourite car and driver to win, we hope you will help us reach our £50,000 goal!”

You can vote for your favourite driver/ car and also find out more about the challenge by visiting: www.lemons365.co.uk.

We will keep you updated with the challenge throughout 2015!

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Christmas kicked off in Crawley on 22nd November with the annual Christmas light switch on, giving our town that magical feel – perfect for a spot of festive shopping.

Speaking of gift-buying, the wooden chalets in Queen’s Square will be a great place to head for personalised stocking fillers, German Bratwurst and tempting sweet treats. Don’t forget you can also load up on Christmas goodies at the weekly market in Queens Square on Wednesdays and the High Street on Fridays and Saturdays. You'll find household items, fashion and accessories as well as a great selection of fresh fruit, veg and meat on offer.

The Council are also offering FREE car parking in the town centre all day on Sundays and from 5pm weekdays.

Santa will be visiting homes in Maidenbower and Pound Hill early, thanks to the Crawley Lions Club.

Father Christmas will be pulled along on his magical sleigh to meet children, receive those all-important wish letters and also to receive donations for local charitable causes in the weeks running up to Christmas. To find out when Santa’s sleigh will be coming to your road, visit: www.crawleylionsclub.co.uk.

The Lions Club will be having a busy December as they will also be running their annual raffle at Crawley Garden Centre, starting on 1st and running until 23rd December. Tickets for the fundraising raffle cost £1.00, with prizes including hampers and giant chocolate Santa’s for those winning first, second and third prize. Good luck!

Crawley Down Ladies Choir In Crawley Down, the village’s longstanding ladies choir will once again be holding their Christmas Concert on Monday 15th December at 8pm in the Haven Centre.

“We will be singing a variety of carols and Christmas songs old and new, some with audience participation,” Jean Cole, musical director for the ladies choir, says. “We serve light refreshments during the interval and we have an excellent raffle. We do not charge but have a collection at the door at the end of the concert.”

The concert, which will see over thirty members singing festive classics, promises to be a feel good event – start warming up those vocal chords and join in!

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2014 Community Highlights

Beating Blood Cancer

Jayne Archer, widow of the late Mark Henry Archer is well on her way to raising £50k for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Research fund set up in his name, before her 50th birthday in 2019. Jayne has raised £4,747.64 in 2014 through dog walks, five a-side football tournaments, afternoon teas and a quiz. Jayne is already planning more events including the Paws to Beat Blood Cancer Dog Walk and Balls to Beat football tournament, along with a huge personal challenge – more on this next year.

St Catherine’s Hospice Big Road Ride Over 180 cyclists took part in the St Catherine's Hospice's Big Road Ride, on Sunday 13 July to help to fund care for people with a terminal illness. George Brown, age 92, took part in the Big Road Ride, completing the 40 mile route in around four and a half hours. George said "I've supported St Catherine's for 14 years, I try to fundraise in lots of different ways but I'm a keen cyclist so I really wanted to take part in the Big Road Ride."

Showing Support For Autism Group Autism Support Crawley held many an event in 2014, however their annual golf day fundraiser in September raised a whopping £1,961.51 – double last year’s total.

“This money will keep us going for another year and has allowed us to lay on a pamper evening for our parent/carers and host Dean Beadle, a prestigious speaker in the field of autism, at Crawley Town Football Club,” the group’s spokesperson Maria Box says. “We couldn't do this without the generosity of so many wonderful people digging deep.”

Crawley Food Collective Crawley Food Collective raised over £4,000 to support local charities which provide vital support to Crawley's homeless and most disadvantaged.

“We were able to distribute over two thousand kilos of food to charities working with isolated older people, families with young children, the homeless, a youth club, and disadvantaged communities,” Sarah Elliston from Crawley’s CVS tells us.

Greenspace Bird Spotting In May, Gatwick Greenspace Partnership entered a team into a local bird race to see how many different species of bird could be spotted in one day – setting themselves a target of 50 and reaching 65! All participating teams collected sponsorship money for the Youth Rangers programme and £60 was raised to go towards much needed hand tools. The event was so popular that it will be returning on 16th May 2015.

Amazing Maria If you’re a regular reader, you’ll be familiar with the amazing efforts of Crawley resident (and breast cancer survivor) Maria Hains, who dedicates her time to raising funds for local cancer services at Crawley Hospital, St Catherine’s Hospice and also Manor Green School, with regular good as new and cake sales, as well as summer BBQ’s at her home and a Christmas dinner dance. After another year of fundraising, Maria is proud to announce that in thirty years, she’s raised over £300,000 for local organisations and shows no signs of slowing down!

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Sleeping Beauty

Pantomime Competition

Following the massive success of Cinderella, popular TV presenter Stephen Mulhern who was such a hit in last year’s show returns in the spectacular family pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Hawth.

favourite Cat Sandion (CBeebies), Josh James (2010 UK Eurovision entrant) and the return of the two Ugly Sisters from last year Ian Smith (King Izznit) and Michael Batchelor (Nurse Nellie).

Starring alongside Stephen will be hilarious impressionist Hilary O’Neil, children’s

Expect all the ingredients of a festive family treat - lots of glamour, romance, comedy,

song, audience participation and stunning special effects - there’s even a fire-breathing dragon!

To celebrate this year’s panto season, we’re giving away three sets of family tickets (for a family of four) to the opening night’s performance on Friday 12th December at 7pm.

To enter, just tell us which popular TV presenter will be returning to The Hawth to star in Sleeping Beauty by writing to: Competition, Mantra Magazines, Unit 32 Rowfant Business Centre, Rowfant, West Sussex, RH10 4NQ. The competition will be drawn and winners contacted by Friday 5th December. Good luck!

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COMMUNITY - CharITIes, ClUbs, GrOUps aNd OrGaNIsaTIONs 28th November 2014, Friday, 10am - 4pm, Cumnor House School, Danehill Christmas Fayre in aid of WOODEN SPOON - making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children & young people. lots of stalls with fabulous Christmas temptations and present ideas. For further information look at www.cumnor.co.uk 30th November 2014, Sunday, 4pm - Family Advent Service - St Dunstan's Church, Ashurst Wood. Fun for all the family followed by tea and mince pies.

2nd December 2014, Tuesday, 1.30pm - The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir presents a Concert of Christmas Carols at the Chequer Mead Theatre, east Grinstead.

Tickets £4.50 concessions £3.50 box Office 01342 302000 4th December 2014, Thursday, 7pm - 10pm Girls Night Out pamper and shopping Manicures, pedicures, massage, treats, gifts, cards, cosmetics, psychic reader. £1 entrance. Non members welcome. at Maidenbower park community club, Maidenbower pavilion (playing field) 5th December 2014, Friday, 7.30pm East Grinstead Society a sense of place by Christopher Wheatley a member of the society. Coming to the town in 1997, never having known sussex before, he has discovered it has many fascinating aspects which make it a special place. Main hall, east Court, off College lane. Members £1.00, non members, always welcome, £1.50.

6th December 2014, Saturday, 2pm - 4.30pm, Table Top Sale - Christmas Bazaar haven Centre, Crawley down. all free admission plenty of parking ,toilets & refreshments.

6th December 2014, Saturday, 7.30pm, Christmas Concert presented by the dormansland Committee of action Medical research with the Greenstede singers at st. John's Church, dormansland. Tickets £8 (children free) available from Claire on 01342 323697 all proceeds go to the charity - action Medical research for Children.

6th December 2014, Saturday, Carols and Cakes, The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir present a Christmas Carol Concert to raise funds for the rNlI at the Trinity Methodist Church east Grinstead. Tickets £6 available on the door from bullfrog Music east Grinstead or from roger Collins 01342 324196.

6th december 2014, saturday, art exhibition, renowned French surrealist painter, pierre Chalory, will be exhibiting for the first time in the UK for one day only at The brambletye hotel, Forest row, east sussex. Free parking Free admission to the exhibition For further information, please contact the artist’s agent only, samantha van dalen.

Tel: 01 883 341 646 email: samantha@artsouffle.co.uk 10th December 2014, Wednesday, 10am - 12pm noon, Christmas Fair, Heatherley Cheshire Home - There will be outside stalls, raffle, tombola, mulled wine and mince pies and cake stall. please come along and support us and have a very social morning coffee too. all money raised will be going toward our current fundraising project of replacing one of our minibuses. effingham lane, Copthorne, West sussex, rh10 3hs 10th December 2014, Wednesday, 10.45am, Healthy Walks - 4.5 miles - Meet at hazel Way/Cob Close junction, Crawley down, rh10 4eX. Free, just turn up.

Contact pat for details 01342 712591 12th December 2014, Friday, Hartfield & District Horticultural Society Christmas table centre making session with Coral hills in the pavilion. Further information or enquiries about membership please contact pauline, Membership secretary. Tel: 01892 770088 Website: www.hartfieldhortionline.co.uk

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13th December 2014, Saturday, 7.00pm, East Grinstead Choral Society presents: Carols and Christmas Cheer britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Messiah extracts and audience carols. with lingfield silver band; helen arnold (harp); ray Maulkin (Organ) The Church of st peter and st paul (lingfield parish Church), Old Town, lingfield, surrey rh7 6ah Tickets: £15 adult; £8 full time student; family £25 up to 2 adults and 3 children From bullfrog Music, ship street, east Grinstead; box office: 01342 328774 or on the door further information: www.egcs.co.uk 13th December 2014, Saturday, 11am -4pm, The Festive Mansion Market a wonderful, friendly event for all the family to enjoy, free parking and admission. delicious food available all day in the Cafe and on many of the stalls which will be laden with exciting and unusual crafts and gifts just perfect for Christmas from gifted local craftspeople and as far away as India and China.

Quality jewellery, pretty scarves, herbal creams and tonics, pottery, wood, glass, leatherwork, plants,produce,designer clothing for all, warm slippers, toys and more. delightful puppet shows will entertain your children, and taster therapy sessions will banish winter aches and pains . do come and enjoy the fun. Kidbrooke park, priory rd, Forest row 14th December 2014, Sunday, 9.45am, Ashplats Conservation Group - will be meeting at east Court sports pavilion at 9:45am on the second sunday of the month.

This month we will be clearing the invasive rhododendrons from ashplats Wood. all are welcome to join us for a bit of fresh air and some healthy exercise. No special skills are needed and there will be tasks for all abilities. For more information visit www.ashplats.org or ring Chris on 01342 311198, or just turn up on the day. accompanied children are more than welcome. Wear old clothes and brink a drink, and some lunch.

15th December 2014, Monday, 8.00pm These are a few of my favourite things, an evening with David Battie The ark, Turners hill – 7.30pm for 8pm start - £10 per ticket inc glass of wine – 01342 712226 turnershillpc@btconnect.com 20th December 2014, Saturday, 9pm - The Euphoria Christmas Party euphoria have been playing for 20 years and we like a good party! so join us at Tommy Flynns in east Grinstead where we will be playig a mixture of rock, pop and classic tunes.

Free entry! look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Christmas from all the boys of Euphoria!

26th December 2014, Friday, 11.00am, Turners Hill, Boxing Day Run & Walk from st leonard's Church in Turners hill. Monies raised from this event go toward maintaining st leonard's Church and hall. entry for the run is just £5.00 per runner to include a finishers medal, we have kept this entry fee for 10 years, this is the 10th run/Walk.

Various, Various, from 2pm - Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DS. Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th December, daily from 2pm. an interesting display of illuminated & decorated trees plus a range of musical contributions and events & refreshments. Free entry. all donations will benefit Macmillan Nurses, The british red Cross ebola Outbreak appeal and Family support Work (supporting families in need in sussex). More details of times & performances during the event at www.stmaryeastgrinstead.co.uk

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are holding a CHRISTMAS COME & PLAY DAY

at the Piano Workshop, Reigate RH2 9EL Saturday 6th Dec 2014, 10am - 4pm

There will be both harps and pianos (including ‘silent pianos’) to try, hire & buy, as well as selections of CDs and accessories, that would make perfect stocking fillers! Teachers and experts will be on hand to help you to try for the first time, or answer your questions.

All harp & piano purchases or orders 5% Off on the day.

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Open Fields - We are a group of disabled and their carers who get together every other Monday 11am at Goffs park hotel. We arrange outings to garden centres, national trust venues, etc. Members range from 20’s- 80’s! 01293 531764 East Grinstead Natural History Society - meet at 7.45pm on the third Monday of the month from sep to June (at st barnabus Church hall, east Grinstead for talks on a variety of subjects. lesley berry 01342 324955.

East Grinstead & District Lions Club - Meeting takes place on the first Monday of every month above the british legion in station approach, east Grinstead. Contact Club secretary: rob holwell on 0845 833 9506. ww.eastgrinsteadlions.org.uk Little Fishes Mums & Toddlers Group - £1 per family/session. 0845–1100am st richard’s Church, Gales dr, Three bridges. Margaret luetchford 01293 534927 Crawley Camera Club - hut 16, Tilgate recreation Forest Centre, rh11 9bQ at 7.45 for 8pm every Monday and Wednesday, (except bank holidays) from the beginning of sep to June. www.crawleycameraclub.co.uk chairman@crawleycameraclub.co.uk East Grinstead Bowling Club - Very friendly club with regular matches and weekly club events, and coaching available. Meetings on Mondays and Fridays. Micky bushell - 01342 311537 www.eastgrinsteadbowlingclub.com HELP Centre Literacy Project - offers tuition and help for children and adults in basic reading, writing and maths as well as how to study. service is free and provided for those who can’t afford tuition but who need it. 59 railway approach, east Grinstead, rh19 1bT. 01342 317417. 4-6pm, 7-9pm East Grinstead Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild - Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month (except aug & dec.) We enjoy talks, visiting speakers, workshops and stitch mornings. We meet 10am-12 noon at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods rd, east Grinstead rh19 2hl. please contact Margaret 01444 242422 Southgate Park Bowls Club - a friendly club who play in southgate park, Crawley. roll-ups Monday evenings and Tuesdays from noon. 01293 425107 or 01342 715647 Maidenbower Mums, Babies and Children - Meet every Monday 12-3pm at Maidenbower social Club, new members very welcome, search Maidenbower Mums and babies/Children on facebook for more details and to join the group.

Horley Insight Group - for the blind & partially sighted. Meets on the second Monday of every month, except for august, from 2-4 pm in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria road, horley. please contact Cathy, our secretary, on 01293 782163.

Meridian Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club - Try Indoor short Mat bowls at the Meridian hall, east Court, e.G. from 2-4.30pm on Mondays. season september till end June. Call alex leggat on 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk Forest Row Buddhist Group - every Monday during term times 7.45-9.45pm (donations welcome) 2 mediation session, short talk, tea and a discussion for more information call sundari heller 01342 823099 Felbridge Badminton Club - play at east Grinstead sports Club, saint hill road.

Juniors 6.30-7.30pm (both sessions with fully qualified coach), seniors follow till 10.30pm. Currently seeking juniors for our Monday beginners/improvers session.

Contact Corinne 01342 322071 or www.pitchero.com/clubs/felbridgebadmintonclub RH7 History Group - Covering rh7 areas, Meets Mondays, alternate months, from 7.30pm at lingfield and dormansland Community Centre. Talks on local and topical subjects. www.rh7.org Felicity pool, secretary 01342 832519 or fpool@fsmail.net ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Crawley Down Monday Club - meet every Monday from 10.30 to 14.30 in the Village hall, Turners hill road. Contact Marion 01342 458559 for info. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Spirimawgus Morris - Mixed border Morris side meet most Mondays at The ark, Turners hill, 8:30-10pm. Join us for traditional style stick dances. No experience necessary. Contact spirimawgus@gmail.com or www.spirimawgus.org.uk The Horley Singers - The horley singers meet during term time on a Monday evening at 8.00 p.m. in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria road, horley. Website www.horleysingers.co.uk. For more info: Membership secretary 01293 771216. should contact the Club secretary Jim Ikin on 0845 833 9506 . In addition to fund raising we have an active social life, so it is not all work and no play.

Minton Badminton Club - Meets at Victory hall, balcombe - 01444 400054 East Grinstead & District Lions Club - We are urgently seeking new members!

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Crawley Lightening Women's Basketball Team - training on Mondays at holy Trinity ball hall 8..00pm to 9.30pm. ladIes Only. Contact helen on 07775664577 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

East Grinstead Visually Impaired Club - meets at swan mead east Grinstead on the second Monday of the month at 11am for lunch plus we have various outings throughout the year. New members are welcome. help with transport is available on request. Contact Kelly Condon 07776306466 kellyc03@live.co.uk.

The Downsman Bowls Club -incorporating Crawley blind and disabled bowlers. Very friendly club playing at West Green playing Fields. Green is open from noon every day. Call sue on 01293 402 827. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Hi-Days 50+ Club - at 10:00 in the harlequin theatre, redhill. Choose from KeepFit, Talks, arts & Crafts and more inc. socialising and refreshment time. £45 for 10 week term. Contact: lynn.davis25@blueyonder.co.uk - 01737 774104 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mondays, Tai Chi + Mediation, 7.30-9.00pm hazelwick school. Contact Nina 01293 415524. beginners Welcome" Mondays, Crawley Down Ladies Choir, 7.30PM The Oak room at The haven Centre Crawley down. Contact Jean 01342 714521 Bloomin'Arts - Monday evenings 6.30 pm to 8 pm dance for health for adults with learning disabilities in the lingfield area. Contact 01342836785 for more information or go to www.bloomin-arts.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Teaching and dancing every Tuesday 2pm – 4pm st. Mary’s church hall, Windmill lane, east Grinstead.

First session free - very friendly group. all welcome. phone Wendy 0203 251 2000 Imberwood Badminton Club - plays on Tuesday evenings in an excellent purposebuilt sports hall at brambletye school, near east Grinstead. phone dennis 01342 713207 or ww.imberwood.co.uk.

We Care - a friendly group of Carers, who care for a friend or loved one with dementia.

Meet once a month to chat and generally support each other. 2-4pm every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Maidenbower day Care Centre, harvest rd. Just turn up!

Horley Flower Club - Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm - regent hall, albert rd, horley. 01293 786852.

Stich and Sip! - Kate's Cafe stitch and sip has moved to Ferrito's Cafe 27 high street, horley rh6 7bh. Term time only on Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:00 and people can call me on 07533185170 for more info if they are interested CAMEO Club(come & meet each other) - Twice a month, Tuesday 2.30pm-4-30pm in The Friary hall, Crawley Town Centre. To encourage elderly people to join others & not remain housebound. programme is varied – speakers, entertainment, bingo and more. More information from 01293 416157.

Crawley Art Society - Welcome new members. a varied programme including professional demos, life drawing and workshops. Our meetings are weekly on alternate Tuesdays (2-4pm at Montefiore Institute, Three bridges) 01342 716549.

Probus Club of East Grinstead - organised for men retired from their profession or business wishing to maintain a social network. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the east Grinstead sports Club at 10.00 am with coffee, an interesting speaker, and optional bar lunch. 01342 823475.

Burstow WI - Meet on 2nd Tuesday each month, 2pm at st bartholomew’s Church hall, redehall rd, smallfield. Includes a variety of activities, 01342 844375.

Sackville Lacemakers - Meet alternative Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm at east Court Mansion, east Court, east Grinstead. If you make lace (or would like to know how), knit, crochet, embroider or sew. Contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or lynda brown on 01342 311906 for more details.

East Grinstead Scottish Country Dance Society - Welcome you to come along to sackville school, lewes road on Tuesday s from 8pm to 10pm (september to May).

The first evening is free. For further information contact linda on 01342 300843.

Horley Meadvale Folk Dance Club - We meet in the empire hall, Victoria road, horley from 8-10pm. alternate Tuesdays. No partner requireded . english Folk dancing is good for the mind and the body. Contact rita on 01342 843629. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Rotary Club of East Grinstead - Meet Tuesday evenings at 6pm at the brambletye hotel in Forest row. raising money for local charitable causes. a modest meal at 6.15pm is followed by a speaker. charitable interest. Contact brian 01342 321636, alex 01342 717966 or ray 01342 324016

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COMMUNITY - CharITIes, ClUbs, GrOUps aNd OrGaNIsaTIONs East Grinstead Folk Dance Club - Tuesdays 8-10pm, dancing with guest callers at Trinity Methodist Church (Crawley down hall) lingfield rd, rh19 2da For info call ros 01342 321373 or Gill 020 8777 3572 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

East Grinstead Chess Club - meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm at swan Mead Centre.

We are a small friendly club with two Teams entered in the Mid sussex league. please contact bob dyke on 01342 822058 or just turn up on the evening.

Alanon Family Groups - The allison room of the lingfield and dormansland Community Centre every Tuesday 8 - 9.30pm. a fellowship of relatives and close friends of alcoholics, share their experiences to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that most of us find living with an alcoholic too much to cope with without help. Contact lynda on 01342 870664 Probus Club Horley - Monthly meetings, outings and other activies. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Lingfield & Dormansland Womens' Fellowship - Meetings every fortnight in the Community Centre, lingfield at 8 pm. Why not come & join us. 01342 832755 East Grinstead Macular Group - helping people with Central Vision loss meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at Glen Vue Centre, railway approach, east Grinstead 2pm till 4pm. effie Visser, our group leader will be delighted to give you further information - - Margaret Baitup 01342 321249 East Grinstead Stamp & Postcard Club - Meets at Chequer Mead arts Centre, de la Warr road, east Grinstead on the first and third tuesday of most months, at 7.30pm. Visiting speakers give displays at most meetings, and there are two auctions a year among other "club" based activities. Visitors are always welcome. Further details may be obtained from the secretary: 01342 327554.

East Grinstead Ukulele Club - Ukulele players of all abilities are welcome to come along and sing, strum & socialise. We meet alternate Tuesdays upstairs at The dorset arms on high street, east Grinstead. For more info please find us on facebook or call Mike davids on 01342 300344 Link-Up club for the over 60’s - The 3rd Tuesday in the month – 10.30-1.30 pm.

Come along for tea ,coffee and fun activity followed by lunch – £3. Meet at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods rd, east Grinstead. For info call Claire on (01342) 328334.

Crawley Folk and Square Dance Club - meets on alternate Tuesdays at Three bridges Community Centre, Gales place, Crawley. New members are welcome instruction will be given for all dances. soft shoes are recommended and bring your own refreshment. ring bob on 01293 536887.

East Grinstead Target Shooting Club - meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00pm at the east Court range. suitable for all ages and both sexes over 14.

Kit provided. Contact Chairman Graham rowcroft on 07788 615080 or secretary Malcolm brain on 07921 214569 for further details and to make an appointment. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Rotary Club of East Grinstead - Meet Tuesday evenings at 6pm at the brambletye hotel in Forest row. We raise money for rotary and local charitable causes while enjoying the fellowship of other like minded people. a modest meal at 6.15pm is followed by a speaker on a general, topical or charitable interest. Contact brian 01342 321636, alex 01342 717966 or ray 01342 324016 Turners Hill Decorative & Fine Arts Society - Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The ark Turners hill. lectures start at 11.00am. doors open at 10.15 for coffee. a friendly club, lectures are on a variety of subjects and are suitable for all tastes. For information contact Jan bellisio on 01342 325431 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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East Grinstead Flower Arranging Club - Meeting once a month on the 1st Wednesday, for demonstration of floral arrangements, raffle and free tea/coffee.

Members competition 4 times a year. at The Old Courthouse, east Court, east Grinstead, 7.15 for 7.45p.m. Visitors £5. Further details contact- Vivien Crook 01342 328176 St Richard's Badminton Club - friendly, independent club playing at Milton Mount hall, pound hill Wednesday evenings from sep to June. 01293 531826 The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead - The Meridian probus Club of east Grinstead for retired professional or business men meets locally 10.15am second Wednesday every month, coffee, interesting talk, optional pub lunch.

New members welcome. Call 01342 323098.

Wardrobe Wizards Sewing Group - from 11.30am to 2.30pm during school term time at edmonds hall, albert rd, horley, surrey. www.wardrobewizards.net Copthorne Evening W.I. - 2nd Wed. of month 7.45pm at Village hall, Copthorne bank. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Turners Hill - Hilltop WI - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the ark 7:30pm. Call barbara 01342 715709.

Horley Photographic Club - meet at strawson hall, albert rd, horley every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm, from sep. to June. We offer a programme of competitions, lectures, talks and demos. www.horleyphotographicclub.co.uk Horley Brass - ensemble for experience brass players. Further info contact stephen Worsley (Musical director) 07758 628977. lee street Church, horley, rh6 8es - 8-9.30pm Horley Evening W.I - Meet every second Wednesday each month in the Methodist Church hall, Victoria rd, horley at 7.30pm.

Maidenbower Women’s Institute - Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm, Maidenbower Junior school dining hall - speakers, activities, outings, visits, craft. Come & join us. lesley 01293 886654 East Grinstead Horticultural Society - Meets at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month in the Old Court house, east Court (next to the police station) We have speakers on a variety of topics. 01342 326894 East Grinstead Branch of the Women’s Section of The British Legion - meets on the 1st Wednesday each month in the rbl hQ, station rd (opposite the fire station) at 10.30am. Our aim is to raise money for the widows and children of military personnel. For details call 01342-323886 or email - maggyeg@fsmail.net East Grinstead Soroptimists - an international women’s service organisation.

Meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at east Court Mansion, College lane, east Grinstead, rh19 3lT at 8.00 pm. local and international projects, speakers and fund-raising activities. Contact Janet Vanderhook: 01273 812473.

Worth Women’s Institute - Meet at the Montefiore hall, Three bridges on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm (except aug) - 01293 407116 Pelargonium and Fuchsia Group - Meet on the third Wednesday of month at 8pm and we have very interesting speakers to talk to us. Contact sheila lyon for more information on 01293 402867 Friendly Ladies Badminton Group - Wednesday mornings 10.30 amto 12.30 pm ashurst Wood Village hall. Contact Jean 01342 822516 or sue 01342 825185.

Meditation Class - meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Chequer Mead arts Centre. see how meditation can reduce stress and improve health and well-being. admission free, donations welcome. Contact Maeve: 01342-302761 Crawley Amateur Radio Club - hut 18 Tilgate recreation Centre (next to K2) every Wednesday from 1930 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details.

Meditation Evening - Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm to 9pm at the Chequer Mead Community arts Centre, east Grinstead. This evening is open to all who wish to reduce stress, experience calmness in their lives, and increase their energy levels. admission free, donations welcome. Call Maeve on 07917318628 or maeve@ukpranichealing.net The East Grinstead Art society - Founded in 1983, east Grinstead society meets twice per month for demos, talks and workshops. Wendy – 01342 311 093.

East Grinstead Spinners - 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month. 2pm-4pm at st Mary's hall, Windmill lane, east Grinstead, rh19 2ds. small friendly group, all levels of skill welcome. Visitors £3. programme on egspin.org.uk or wsd.org.uk/guilds, or contact stephanie 01825 731930 C.A.G.S Golf Society - all standards welcome, meets last Wednesday every month to play courses in sussex & surrey. Ted Jenkins on 01293 529571 or 07766 533805 The Pound Hill Dance Club - meets weekly at 8pm on a Wednesday evening for adult social ballroom and latin dancing at the pound hill Community Centre, Worth road, Crawley. a friendly and welcoming Club that also offers dances classes for children. please telephone the secretary on 01293 514034 for further information.

Horley Trefoil Guild - Meets the second Wednesday of each month at The english Martyrs Church hall in Vicarage lane at 7.15pm. New members welcome. 01293 783779.

Horley Live at Home Day Centre - regent hall, albert road, horley, surrey. rh6 7Ja. every Wednesday morning from 10.30am – 12.15pm. lunch available. For further information please call the office on 01737 780610 or email: tanyalah@tiscali.co.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Bloomin'Arts - Wednesday evenings - 6.30 pm to 8 pm dance for health for adults with learning disabilities in the lingfield area. Contact 01342836785 for more information or go to www.bloomin-arts.com Wednesday Chatanplay - Baby and Toddler Group every Wednesday during term time, 10.00 – 11.30. all welcome – no charge, plus free refreshments! 01293 773563.

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Shout Chorus Choir - A funky choir in Crawley, singing Soul, Gospel and Groove Classics.

No Music Reading. First Session Free. Wednesdays, Furnace Green. 01293494949.

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Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am.

The Horley & District U3A - No longer working full time? Why not join us? We meet at the Regent Hall, Albert Rd, Horley on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.15 - 4.30 pm. For details - 01293 786325.

Meridian Bridge Club - We play on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 5.00 pm in the Meridian Hall, East Grinstead. 01342 822791.

NHS Retirement Fellowship - East Grinstead Branch - The club meets on the first Thursday of month at 2pm, St Swithuns church hall. Call Yvonne 01342 822834 Milton Mount Community Choir - is open to all ages and abilities 6.30 - 7.30pm at Milton Mount School , Pound Hill. RH10 3AG. £2 for adults, free for children. More info 01293 537158.

The Horley Lions Club - The club meets twice monthly at the Horley Sports & Social Club Albert Rd www.horleylions.org.uk or horleylions@btinternet.com Adult Swimmers Club - Meets at the Olympus Centre, East Grinstead on Thursday mornings during term time. 2 sessions; 9-10am & 10-11am Swim at your own pace, fast or slow! 01342 712835 Gales Ladies Badminton Club - We are a small friendly ladies club playing in Crawley Down Village Hall on Thursday 9.30-11.30am. Jan 01293 531826.

East Grinstead Tadpoles Swimming Club - A Swimming Club for the disabled, we meet every Thursday night at the Kings Centre in East Grinstead from 8 till 9pm. We have members with various disabilities and learning disabilities.

Autism Support Crawley - Meet the first Thursday of every month at The Children and Family Centre, Creasys Drive, Broadfield, 7.30 pm-9.15 pm. £1 entry fee. www.autismsupportcrawley.co.uk East Grinstead Choral Society - We rehearse from 7.30pm until 9.45pm on Thursdays in the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead. Performs at least four concerts a year and plus social events, inc. tours home and abroad. www.egcs.co.uk Arthritis Care Support Group - to provide support and friendship to people with all kinds of arthritis. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at the Woodhatch Centre in Woodhatch when we have a speaker, tea and raffle and after the meeting anyone who wishes to can stay on and join in a gentle exercise class, the leader of which is familiar with joint problems and limitations.

Contact Syliva Mann 01737 242193 Rotary Club of Horley - meet at the Cambridge Hotel on Thursday at 12.30pm for lunch at 1pm, followed by a speaker. We raise money for Rotary and local charities and also enjoy many social events at home and abroad. 01293 782425.

Pound Hill WI - meets on 3rd Thursday of each month at 8.00 p.m. at St Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Rd, Crawley. We are a lively, friendly group who will make you very welcome.

Concordia Singers - A musical programme with professional soloists, orchestras, etc.

Thursdays 7.45pm, Crawley URC, Pound Hill. www.concordiasingers.org.uk Crawley Floral Arrangement - Welcomes you to a varied programme of floral demonstrations and workshops. Meetings on the second Thursday at 7.30 pm. Crawley Horticultural Hall, Ifield Ave, West Green, Crawley. Call 01293 402905 for information.

Delta Club - Meet on the first and third Thursday of every month in the afternoon.

A social club for disabled adults meeting for chats and outings.

Transport can be arranged. For more details - Irene on 01293 785133.

Dormans Evening WI - This thriving WI meets in the Parish Room, Dormansland on the second Thursday of each monthat 8:00 pm. Visitors warmly welcomed. You'll find lots of information at www.dewi.btck.co.uk The Weald Choir of Crawley - Thursday evening at 8pm in St Richard’s Church, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Three Bridges. A mixed voice choir. www.wealdchoir.co.uk or 01293 411355.

Crawley Down Evening WI - First Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. The Glebe Centre, All Saints Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Ladies, come and join us.

Tai Chi for health - All are welcome to a ‘free Introductory Evening’ to learn the slow, controlled and graceful movements of White Crane T’ai Chi. To learn more please come along on Thursday evenings to Edmonds Hall at Horley Town Council offices (rear entrance), Albert Rd, Horley from 7.30pm. Colin Hodsdon 07754 387676 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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St.Edwards Social Club - holds a weekly Bingo Session on Thursday at Hillcrest Close, Pound Hill, RH10 7EQ. Eyes down 8.15 p.m. Contact 01293 882300 All Welcome. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Crawley Scottish Country Dancing - meets every Thursday 8-10 pm at Milton Mount Community Centre, Pound Hill RH10 3DP. No need to bring a partner as beginners will dance with someone more experienced. 01403 269439 or see www.crawleyscdc.btck.co.uk East Grinstead Camera Club - Meetings held from September 5th until ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

early May at the Jubilee Community Centre in Charlwoods Rd, East Grinstead, at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start finishing at around 10.00pm. Contact Peter Bishop on 01342 327548, email egcc.info@yahoo.co.uk, web www.egcc.org Horley line dancers 'AC's mid-day movers' - at Horley Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Horley every Thursday from noon to 1.00 pm. Learning to dance in a fun and relaxed way increases flexibility and movement and is a way of making new friends. (Qualified teacher). Please call Annie on 01293820909 for further information or just turn up with comfortable shoes and a soft drink. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Horley Towns Women’s Guild - Strawson Hall, Albert Rd, Horley, on the 2nd Friday of the month at 2.30pm. Details from Marjorie: 01293 771248.

Horley Country Market - from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Fridays at St John Ambulance Hall, Massetts Rd, Horley. Free admission.

Ifield Barn Theatre Society - on a Friday evening from 8 p.m. Tel: 01293 525030 Crawley Horticultural Soc. Bridge Group - We are a friendly group and play social duplicate bridge on Friday evenings. Secretary: 01293 402868 Crawley Keyboard Club - at The Charis Centre, West Green Drive. Concerts are held on the last Friday of each month at 7.30pm. Ring 01293 530276.

Action Group Organisation - are a group of people with special and disabled needs aged 18+ years. We promote disability awareness around Crawley and West Sussex. We meet up on a two weekly basis.Lawrence@lawrencemallinson.com Crawley Bridge Club - 7.15 p.m. every Wednesday & Friday at Grattons Indoor Bowls Club in Pound Hill. Call Helen, 01342 719779, Betty, 01293 547030.

Crawley Macular Group - Helping People with Central Vision Loss meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (excl. Apr & Dec) in the Bill Buck Room, 1st Floor, Crawley Library 10.30 am 12.30 pm. For info - 01293 882108 Cheerleading Club - Cheerleader sessions for ages 10 upwards, boys and girls. Qualified cheerleading coach and dance teacher. Fridays at 6pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate, Crawley. 07739 801700 Icebreakers Dining Club - Are you single and looking to meet new people like you?

If so you might be interested in Icebreakers – a local dining club for the single over 40’s. We meet on Friday’s for a meal at a number of different venues in the area, such as pubs, restaurants, country hotels. No membership or joining fee. For more info call Jacquie on 01403-273480 or www.icebreakersclub.co.uk Shortmat Bowls Club - We meet every Friday 2.30 - 4.430 at Ashurst Wood Village Centre which has good facilities for the disabled, and plenty of parking. £2.50 per session.

You are very welcome to come and try us out, we can lend you bowls, just wear flat shoes. foe more details ring Marilyn on 01432 322830. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Bloomin'Arts - Friday evenings - 6.30 pm to 8 pm Dance for Health for adults with learning disabilities in the Lingfield area. Contact 01342836785 for more information or go to www.bloomin-arts.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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East Grinstead Old Time Dance Club - Every 3rd Saturday 7-30pm till 11pm.

Imberborne School, Windmill Lane East Grinstead RH19 2DT. Copthorne Cricket Club - Are looking for new players to bolster their Saturday squad.

We play in Division 2 of the Mid Sussex League. New members (and volunteers) required of any standard. Stewart on 01342 717067 Scrapbook / Cardmaking Club - 3rd Saturday of each month at The Montefore Hall, Three Bridges. Create memory albums for yourself or for gifts.

Contact Alison for more details ajchallis@aol.com.

Tilgate Park Run - Every Saturday 9am at Tilgate lake. For people of all ages and abilities, runners, joggers and walkers all welcome. www.parkrun.org.uk/tilgate ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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COMMUNITY - CHARITIES, CLUBS, GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Crawley Filmmakers and Photographers - Meet every Saturday from 9.30 to 1pm at Excelsior Studios, Manor Royal. www.cfap.org.uk Sackville Lacemakers - We meet one Saturday a month from 10 am- 4pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead. If you make lace (or would like to learn), knit, crochet, embroider or sew and would like to join us and learn a new skill, contact Jo Visser on 01342 328751 or Lynda Brown on 01342 311906 Knit ‘n’ Natter - Crawley Library 2nd and last Saturday every month from 2-4pm.

Beginners welcome - for knitting, crochet, embroidery and lively conversation.

Refreshments available. For info: ruthburry@yahoo.com.

Forest Row Orchestra - We rehearse every Saturday from 09.00 to 10.30 hours at Forest Row Junior School during term time. New players are always welcome if Grade IV or above. For info please call John on 01342 716947 or email jolynbwell@hotmail.co.uk. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Crawley Amateur Radio Club - Hut 18 Tilgate Recreation Centre (next to K2) every Sunday from 1100 email secretary@carc.org.uk for more details. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Crawley Croquet Club - We play Thursdays and Sundays afternoons in Worth Park, Milton Mount Av. Pound Hill RH10 3DY. Free parking, accessible by bus.

01293 884469 - www.crawleycroquetclub.org.uk.

Book Sale - Hundreds of books, new & secondhand at low prices. + DVDs, CDs & refreshmentson the first Saturday of every month (except Jan) 10am-1pm ST PETER'S CHURCH, IFIELD ROAD, WEST GREEN, CRAWLEY (in aid of church fabric) Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) - a local branch of a National Cycling Charity running Sunday bike rides for cyclists of most abilities. See website for details www.horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Greenstede Singers - a ladies' choir meeting alternative Sundays 4.00- 5.30pm

in East Grinstead. We sing a varied repertoire of partsongs from 1600 to the present day. Call Marion 01342 312824 or shustermarion@hotmail.com

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Don’t be alone this Christmas!

Come and join us at the Cherry Tree Centre, Age UK West Sussex in Burgess Hill on Christmas Day The Cherry Tree Centre will be open on Christmas Day from 11am to 2:30pm and will be providing a 2-course, home-cooked lunch with all the trimmings, morning and afternoon refreshments, entertainment and games for those that face being alone on Christmas day. Booking is essential as space is limited. Priority will be given to Age UK West Sussex members but anyone aged 50 and over is welcome.

Contact Tracy Olckers TEL: 01444 236497 for further information.

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Free Healthy Walks on Ashdown Forest - Varied walks around Ashdown Forest and surround villages and countryside. Short walks of an hour, no need to book just turn up.

For more info: Paula Hubens 07740 899559 / p.hubens@tcv.org.uk St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre Cafe - Worth Rd, Pound Hill, Crawley, is open on Tuesdays & Fridays, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and Saturdays 10.00am - 12noon, serving light refreshments and providing a friendly meeting place. Every Friday at 12.30 pm a two course hot lunch plus tea/coffee is available for £5.50. At least once a month on a Saturday (often the first Saturday of the month) there is a Market selling books, bric a brac, clothing, home produce, etc. For further details ring (01293) 883362.

Horley Bridge Club - Horley Bridge Club has sessions at Hookwood Memorial Hall every Monday at 1:30 pm and every Wednesday at 7:20 pm. Full details: www.horleybridgeclub.org.uk East Grinstead Food Bank open at the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road: Mon 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm - Wed 9.00 am to 11.00 am - Fri 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm A telephone service will operate on Bank Holidays.

For info contact us on info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk or call 07983 209940 Lingfield Running Club - meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We welcome and cater for runners of all abilities. For more info: Call Paul on 01342 312163 or visit www.lingfieldrunningclub.co.uk ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Various, Ashdown Ramblers - a very friendly walking group who meet Wednesday and Sunday. There are usually 2 organised walks: a full day walk, which is between 8 and 10 miles long and an afternoon walk, which is 4 or 5 miles long. We meet in East Grinstead, at East Court sports pavilion car-park on Wednesdays at 9:30am for the full-day walk and at 1:30pm for the afternoon walks. For further information please see our website: www.ashdownramblers.org.uk or phone Grace 01342 833841 Bloomin'Arts - Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings - 6.30 pm to 8 pm Dance for Health for adults with learning disabilities in the Lingfield area. Contact 01342836785 for more information or go to www.bloomin-arts.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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… a dry January!

Dry January 2015 is a challenge for social drinkers to give up alcohol for 31 days following December’s festivities.

Led by Alcohol Concern, you can find out more and sign up by visiting www.dryjanuary.org.uk Get alcohol advice and motivational support from Crawley’s Wellbeing Team: call 01293 585317.or email wellbeing@crawley.gov.uk for a one-to-one appointment and access to other lifestyle support services.

Visit www.crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk

The gift of

kindness How many times do you walk down the street, head buried in a phone, or looking at the ground, not seeing anyone else? In the place you live, do you know the names of your neighbours?

Whilst walking down a street a few months ago, I looked over and said ‘good morning’ to the lady walking down the street in the opposite direction.

Rather than being alarmed, she told me I was the first person she’d spoken to all day. That small act had lifted her spirits.

I am very keen to take time out to offer free hypnotherapy talks to groups on at least a monthly basis.

The overwhelming response I’ve been getting from those that attend is; it’s the comfort they find in knowing someone cares about them enough to give an hour of their time.

How can you spread the gift of kindness?

Compliment those around you – tell someone how great they look. Pop into see a relative in a nursing home or volunteer an hour’s time at one, listening to stories and having a cup of tea with one of the residents.

I have learnt so much about the British history this way.

I spent a number of hours talking to a lady who was one of the Enigma team in World War II. You suddenly realise what an easy life we lead, when you talk to the older generations.

How about offering to babysit for a friend or a neighbour for a couple of hours or an evening?

It might be the first time they’ve been able to go out without a child in tow.

Kindness does not have to cost a penny but to the receiver it can feel like a priceless gift, to the giver, the knowledge that a little kindness goes a long way.

Becky Wells, www.beckywells.com Personal Development Hypnotherapist www.payitforwarduk.net

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What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a natural state of heightened awareness that occurs within all of us. It allows us to open our minds to beneficial suggestions and allows the client to use their imagination to make positive changes.

A brief way to describe a feeling similar to hypnosis is that moment you’ve been watching TV and not heard a word that’s been said, even though you’ve been staring straight at the screen.

Alternatively it’s the car journey where you wonder how you got to a certain place.

Your mind is on auto-pilot and must have been in control, otherwise there would probably have been an accident.

What can hypnotherapy help with?

• Addictions (e.g. alcoholism, nicotine) • Anger management • Anxiety • Blushing • Bruxism (teeth grinding) • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome* • Depression • Eating Disorders • Exam Nerves • Fear of Flying • Food Addiction • Gastric Band Hypnotherapy • Insomnia • Internet addiction • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Low Self Confidence • Low Self-Esteem • Obsessions & Compulsions • Childbirth • Confidence • Fears and phobias • Grief • Habits e.g. nail biting • Health • Memory • Relaxation • Performance • Personal development • Regression • Relationships • Sexual problems • Sleep Disorders • Sports performance • Stress and anxiety • Weight loss To advertise call - 01293 824088

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HEALTH

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A dedicated space for yoga, meditation, pregnancy yoga, mum & baby classes & hot yoga in the heart of Crawley.

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All information including weekly schedules & directions on our website.

Quote CRAWLEY5 for a 5% discount

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massage in my treatment room in Copthorne or in the comfort of your own home. Suitable for men & women of all ages.

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Lesley-Anne Qualified CACI Technician & Beauty Therapist.

CACI facials, Waxing & Eyebrow Treatments.

Christmas Offer, 10% off all Courses & Treatments on production of this advert.

Valid until January 2015.

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 Nails (Hands & Feet)  Corns  Calluses  Ingrowing Toenails  Verrucae  Fungal infections  Athletes foot Appointments in the comfort of your own home

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Eminations Acupuncture Clinic Est 1998 Mr Tim Burrows Lic.Ac.MBAcC Treating adults and children home visits available Reduced rates for the Elderly Infertility Specialist Available appointment times 8am to 8pm 6 days a week.

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Fabulous Festive Gif ts

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Yet to complete your Christmas shopping?

Don’t stress, be inspired by our festive gift guide with perfect presents for him, her and the kids.

You’ll be done in next to no time!

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1, Leather and Canvas Interchangeable Watch, Marks and Spencer, £39.50 2, Lambswool Fairisle Red Jumper, F&F at Tesco, £22.00 3, Attache Retro Record Player Turntable Suitcase, www.cuckooland.com, £75.00

For Her

1, Cocoa mulled wine sachets, Hotel Chocolat, £5.00 2, Heart Diamonte Photo Frame, The British Heart Foundation, £6.99 3, Advent Calendar, The Body Shop, £50.00

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1, Rocha John Rocha Shirt and Waistcoat Set, Debenhams, £25.00 2, Rufus and Ted Rocking Horse, www.cuckooland.com, £120.00 3, Younger Girl’s Sequin Tutu Dress, BHS, £24.00 2

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Over 70 styles to choose from Dyeing service available Bridesmaid & Flowergirl Shoes Shoes & Matching Bags for Special Occasions Fascinators & Hatinators to compliment your outfit.

suitables of lingfield www.suitables.co.uk

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STYLE

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10% OFF Treatments in December offer valid until 31st December 2014

Modern hair and beauty salon Manor Royal, Crawley

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Beauty therapist Shazia offering 25% off for new clients. 07734 458 396

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Buy 4 get 2 free Lipo angel sessions. redeem with this coupon t&cs apply

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Caci Non Surgical Face Lift Caci Non Surgical Jowl Lift Maggie Haslett Sienna X Spray Tanning Microdermabrasion M:07949 145 556 T: 01342 834 043 Diamond Peeling & Colour Therapy

SIRENS Beauty Clinic at BodiKind

£10 GIFT VOUCHER Present this voucher & receive £10.00 off a £25.00 spend throughout December & January. *not available in conjunction with any other offer*

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Give the gift of beauty this Christmas We have a range of gift vouchers to suit all budgets, please call for more details

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Mini Christmas Cakes Makes 9 Ready in 4 hours, plus cooling

These delightful mini fruit and nut topped cakes are perfect for giving as a festive foodie present. Simply wrap in clear cellophane and tie with gold ribbon or place in small gift boxes.

For the cake 250g butter, softened 250g dark muscovado sugar 4 medium eggs, beaten 350g plain flour 2 tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 800g mixed dried fruit 100g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and chopped 100g chopped mixed nuts

Preheat the oven to When the cake is completely 50C/300F/gas 2. cold, use a sharp knife to 1 4 Grease and line the base and cut it into 9 smaller square sides of a 20cm square cake tin with a double thickness of greased, greaseproof paper.

cakes. Brush the sides of each cake with a little apricot jam.

Divide the marzipan into 9 pieces. Dust a surface lightly Place the butter and sugar with icing sugar and roll in a large bowl and cream each piece out to a strip together until pale and fluffy. long enough to go around Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift each cake. Wrap the strips together the flour and spices around the cakes pinching then fold into the creamed the ends together to seal. mixture. Fold in the lemon zest, Top each cake with a dried fruit, glace cherries and selection of cherries, nuts and mix thoroughly. nuts and apricots.

Tie a ribbon around Spoon the mixture into each cake if desired. the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface. Use the back of a metal spoon to make a slight dip in the centre (this will help to give an even rise).

Bake in the preheated oven for 3¼ - 3 ½ hours or until firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tin.

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For the decoration 750g marzipan Icing sugar, for dusting 4 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved Mixed coloured glace cherries, walnut halves, Brazil nuts and chopped dried apricots

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style Raise a glass and welcome in 2015 with a delicious four course meal, followed by live entertainment and dancing, Happy New Year!

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Garry and his team at The Hillside Inn Pound Hill offer a warm welcome this Christmas and throughout the year

Come and enjoy a mulled wine or cider with friends and family beside our roaring log fires Book your Christmas parties now with our festive 3 course menu only ÂŁ19.95 per person available throughout December lunchtimes and evenings

Comfort with Character The Regency is a small independent hotel where we aim to provide first class hospitality in a professional friendly manner.

We cater for Christenings, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Funeral receptions, Conferences, Meetings, Training Courses etc.

At The Regency you will find the perfect setting for any reception.

Exclusive private hire of venue at competitive prices, plenty of free car parking. Conveniently located within 2 minutes of J10 of M23, 5 minutes from Crawley Town, 5 minutes from Gatwick, 5 minutes from Surrey & Sussex crematorium.

Call 01293 887 433 or Email regencyhotel@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.regencyhotel-gatwick.co.uk

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FOOD AND DRINK

Opening times Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm Fri - 9am-5.30pm Sat - 8.30am-5pm Sun - 9.30am-4.30pm On a cold winters day, there will always be a warm welcome at Stepney's Café

The café by the park!

Grange Farm Shop Grange Farm, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down RH10 4EY

BUY BRITISH, BUY LOCAL Order your Meat for Christmas here Appledore Turkeys, Geese, Beef, Lamb, Venison & much more Christmas Hampers also available

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Open Tues - Sat 9am-5.30pm

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 Home cooked food  Freshly baked cakes  Gluten free cakes  Full English Breakfast  Homemade Soups  Children’s menu  Panini’s  Jacket Potatoes  Vegetarian options

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Educate Early For success in later life Sending your child to nursery or enrolling them in other pre-school education may mean they have a better chance of receiving higher GCSE grades, and earning more money later in life, than those who don’t, according to research collated by leading academics.

The report by the Institute of Education, University of Oxford, University of London (Birkbeck) and The Effective Pre-School, Primary and Secondary (EPPSE) found that children who receive pre-school education, are projected to earn £27,000 more than children whose parents don’t enrol them in early years education.

They are also more likely to achieve higher results in English and Maths GCSE exams.

“At Copthorne Prep School, we believe that time spent in the Nursery is hugely beneficial to children’s development and learning.

Our environment is outstandingly imaginative, appropriately challenging and lots of fun!”

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Thanks to the government backed Free Entitlement scheme, parents can now send their children to a registered nursery, pre-school or child-minder for free (for up to 15 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year).

Currently 1,150 two year-olds in West Sussex are benefiting from Free Entitlement, but it’s estimated with the expansion of this scheme that now 40% of this age group are now eligible, while over 12,000 three and four-year olds regularly enjoy sessions in West Sussex alone.

“We already know that children benefit in so many ways from an early education before they start school,” West Sussex County Council Member for Children (Start of Life), Peter Evans says.

“Making friends, gaining social skills and getting ready for school are just some examples. But this new research shows that the benefits are wider reaching and the positive effects can last right through into adult life.”

To check your eligibility and also find out how to apply to the scheme visit your local council’s website.

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Many of us think back to Christmases past and remember fondly the people who were with us during those special times and of course it is impossible not to wonder what the coming year has in store for the ones we love.

One of the most valuable things we can give to the people we love the most is real peace of mind and security which is why this Christmas we are giving you the chance to do just that with these very special seasonal offers;

A SINGLE OR PAIR OF WILLS to protect your partner and your children for just £99 inc VAT (usual price £222 inc VAT)

A TRUST to help prevent your home being sold to pay for your care for just £99 inc VAT (usual price £478.80 inc VAT)

A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY for Health & Welfare or Property & Finance for just £99 inc VAT (usual price £358.80 inc VAT) And all severance of tenancy work will be provided FREE OF CHARGE (usual fee £714 inc VAT) We must recieve your call to make your appointment before the 20th December.

Take this opportunity to give your family and yourself the peace of mind that comes from knowing that whatever happens between this Christmas and next you are all fully protected and prepared.

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Top tips for

Christmas Decorations

Have your festive decorations lost their sparkle?

Are they gaudy rather than gorgeous, tacky instead of terrific?

Katherine Sorrell has some ideas to bring back your home’s Christmas cheer with wreaths, baubles and garlands galore.

Choose a theme Rather than assembling any old cacophony of decorations, choosing a theme brings unity to the overall look. It should suit the style of your house and the way your family celebrates the festive season, whether laid-back and relaxed, sophisticated or formal.

For some, that might mean a traditional, living fir tree and a colour theme of red, green and gold.

For others, a kitsch fake tree with fluorescent ornaments; or perhaps a minimal, modern style with pure silver and glass. A Scandinavian theme would involve simple decorations in red and white, while a colourful, contemporary theme would be based around one or two bright colours.

Dress the tree Start by winding it with lights – making sure they’re evenly distributed by occasionally switching them on and standing back for an overall impression. Use a small stepladder if necessary to reach the top. Next, drape your garlands, again aiming for evenness and an impression of generosity without overloading the tree. On small or slim trees, use slender garlands; on larger trees you can afford to go for heavier, fancier garlands. Last, hang your ornaments, with the largest first, filling in around them with smaller ones. Don’t hang all the ornaments on the tips of branches – placing some nearer the trunk creates a sense of depth and interest.

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Hang a wreath For some, the making of a family wreath using foraged leaves, flowers, seeds, nuts and fruit is a significant part of the holiday season; for others, creating a decorative wreath offers the chance to experiment with exciting new materials, from tinsel to feathers, pearls to buttons.

Alternatively, ready-made examples are available in any style imaginable, from classic to contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex.

Whatever its style, a Christmas wreath always provides a wonderful sense of festive welcome.

Make some decorations Home-made Christmas decorations can be as elaborate or simple as you wish, be they charmingly childish or ultra-sophisticated. Multi-coloured paper chains are the ultimate in family favourites, as are cutwork paper stars and clove-studded oranges. How about pom pom snowmen, peg-doll angels or glitter-covered pine cones? Or mini stocking shapes cut out of felt and ginger biscuits to hang from the tree? It’s all great fun and will create happy memories for years to come.

Wrap your presents Transform present-wrapping from a chore to a pleasure by taking a little extra time and trouble.

When they’re piled under the tree they will look so much better if they’re colour-coordinated and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows. Inexpensive paper – even brown paper or newsprint – looks lovely if adorned with a home-made label, while sequins, feathers, glitter, stamped designs and wired beads can all provide additional allure. For a frivolous finishing touch add a tiny pine cone, iced biscuit or small bauble.

Sort out your cards An abundance of cards can soon appear to cover every available surface, so it pays to establish a system as soon as they start arriving. The most straightforward option is to clear a shelf or two, and arrange them close together, large at the back and small at the front, in neat rows. Smaller cards can be tucked around a mirror or picture frame. An alternative is to staple them to ribbons (weighted by a bauble or pine cone) to hang in rows from a mantelpiece or along the side of the staircase.

Create displays Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias in pots, scented candles on the mantelpiece and ivy, holly and mistletoe draped over every available surface. Bowls of clementines or nuts are both ornamental as well as edible, while baubles or fairy lights (the latter placed near a handy socket) can also be bundled into a glass bowl or vase for a glittery effect. Now’s the time to dig out that special table runner and your best crockery, glassware and cutlery for an eye-catching table display, finished off with a dish, tray or platter filled with greenery, candles and other festive decorations.

Looking after your tree Buy a tree that’s as fresh as possible; bright green and, ideally, displayed in water, out of direct sunlight. As soon as possible, cut half an inch off the bottom of the trunk, to help the tree absorb water. Trim away low-down or interior branches that you don’t need.

Put the tree in a stand that can hold plenty of water, and never let it run out. Try not to stand the tree in a sunny window or near a radiator. If you wish, you could add a couple of cups of corn syrup to the water to provide the tree with extra nourishment. www.mantramagazines.co.uk

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Now December’s here, it’s time to start decking those halls and enjoy the exciting run up to Christmas. If you need some inspiration to turn your home into a cosy winter wonderland, check out our favourite festive finds… just call us Santa’s Little Helpers!

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1. Knitted mitten garland, The White Company, £35.00 2. Deluxe crackers (6), Sainsbury’s, £18.00 3. Berry wreath, Tesco, £15.00 4. Enamel tree decorations, Monsoon, £5.00 5

5. Pre lit mistletoe garlands, Wilko, £8.00 6. Handpainted baubles, www.decoratorsnotebook.co.uk, £16.00 7. 50’s red Christmas wrapping paper, www.dotcomgiftshop.com, £6.95 7

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Winter Planters

Even if you’re sure you’re not going to venture into your garden much this winter, make sure you have every possible encouragement by creating a winter planter or two.

They will not only look gorgeous from the warm comfort of your house, but will also help to coax you outside from time to time.

Choose a larger container as it’s more likely to protect the roots on the plants due to the greater volume of compost.

I’d avoid any container less than 30cm (12in) diameter if possible.

Any container will insulate the roots a little, but one made from thick wood (such as a wooden trough or window box, or a half-barrel) will be very effective. Good quality, fairy chunky plastic also works quite well. Try to avoid metal as this tends to conduct cold.

Warm undergarments are all the rage for winter planters. A lining of bubble-wrap polythene or even a few layers of old fabric or carpet, sandwiched between the sides of the container and the compost will help to keep both compost and roots warm.

If you live in a particularly cold area, or simply want to decrease the risk of winter damage further, try to position winter planters out of the windiest areas.

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If possible place them fairly close to a house wall on the south or west side as this will help to provide a little extra warmth.

You’ll be amazed at the range of plants available at your local garden centre for adding winter colour and interest to pots and planters. Some of my favourites are the universal or other winter flowering pansies or even hardier smaller flowered violas.

In warmer areas, you can add bright patches of colour to your display using the ‘winter cherry’ or solanum which has bright yellow and orange fruits. You could also use a few winter flowering cyclamen but these definitely need a very sheltered spot such as a window box on a protected wall.

Don’t forget to add in a few early spring flowering bulbs such as miniature narcissus, crocus and miniature iris. Hide them beneath the For some seriously sturdy winter colour, roots of your winter bedding plants; try the winter flowering heathers as you’ll forget they are there until they these make a good base for the display burst out in spring. and you can then add trailing plants such as variegated ivies to help provide By Pippa Greenwood extra colour, texture and interesting leaf shapes. All these plants will last Visit Pippa’s website for years, not just the winter months. www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up At this time of year, garden centres offer very tiny versions of shrubs such as skimmias, Pieris or hollies and many of the dwarf conifers. They will provide good colour and interest in a container for a year or two and can then be planted in your garden to reach their full size.

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